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Amy Atlas’s dessert tables offer me and so many others a source of inspiration. I am happy to share her very sweet Valentine’s Day dessert table. Amy was featured on a local television program yesterday walking viewers through the items she chose and offering some secrets to well designed dessert displays. You can see it […]

Brazilian weddings are very similar to weddings in the United States. They are more formal than some and tend to go on later into the evening. A dear friend is Brazilian by marriage and recently attended the wedding of her brother-in-law. Knowing how I appreciate the details, she asked her husband to take these pictures. […]

As I look back on 2009 with enormous pride and joy, I am grateful for the abundance of professional opportunities I have had in the last twelve months. I also realize while I have offered bits and pieces of some of my most memorable events, I have not thoroughly shared the beautiful images and details […]

New York has answered my holiday shopping woes. If you do not live here or only visit New York infrequently, I recommend you visit the holiday markets at Bryant Park (they have ice skating, too!), Union Square or Columbus Circle. They offer beautiful, quality and interesting gift items. But for those of us who have […]

Not so much into the pie? A dear friend and loyal reader recently asked me for a dessert suggestion to make for Thanksgiving. I thought I’d share the recipe here as well. It’s a family and personal favorite. Pumpkin Roll Prep: 45 min – Cook: 15 min – Cool: 60 min CAKE:1/4 cup powdered sugar […]

Last week was a book party celebrating Dede Wilson‘s “Unforgettable Desserts”! How sweet it was! It was hosted at a precious room in Magnolia Bakery‘s new Upper West Side location. Such a classic New York City storefront. The Nutella sandwich cookies were a huge hit! Thanks for Laura Baddish (r) of The Baddish Group for […]